Month: April 2019

New study from i4cp,“Culture Renovation: A Blueprint for Action,” provides a master plan for initiating and sustaining organizational culture transformation. Seattle, WA: Only 15% of global survey respondents reported that their organizations have achieved highly successful culture transformations according to a new study from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), Culture Renovation: A Blueprint for

“Sometimes things fall apart so that better things can fall together.” ~Marilyn Monroe I knew it was over and yet I stayed. In my eyes, my relationship had run its course. I was fed up, tired, and emotionally drained, but I couldn’t get myself to pull the trigger. I didn’t know how to go through

Stephanie “The Hammer” Hammerman and her twin were much anticipated by their family. They were miracle babies, but on the day they were born, their parents had to readjust their expectations — or so they thought. While her twin was perfectly healthy, Steph (or The Hammer, as she’s known to friends) had been born with

Halima Aden just made history. On Monday, the 21-year-old Muslim woman became the first model to wear a hijab and burkini in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s 2019 edition. The model joined this year’s rookie class. “I keep thinking [back] to six-year-old me who, in this same country, was in a refugee camp,” Aden told the magazine.

“What nine months of attention does for an embryo forty early mornings alone will do for your gradually growing wholeness.” ~RumiWe would likely all agree that manicures, baths, and cozy movie nights on the couch all fall under the umbrella of self-care. But I believe that it’s time—actually, beyond time—to go deeper and re-claim what

It’s known as “signing day,” a popular rite of passage for some student athletes in the United States. Come spring, seniors celebrate getting accepted into the university of college of their choice by posing for photos and sharing them on social media. But for students who don’t go to college or university, they can often

The annual i4cp Next Practices Now conference always provides a fascinating glimpse into the future. In the 2019 edition, which took place in Scottsdale, Arizona last week, CEO Kevin Oakes kicked off the event by affirming that the future-looking aim of i4cp’s work will continue to be focused on next practices—not the usual best

In Sam Harding’s view, detention is a waste of time. She works as a teacher at a school in the Toronto area, and her name has been changed for privacy reasons. Story continues below “I don’t use detention at all as a means of punishment,” she said. “I think that time could be used more

We frequently hit busy spans which make us hope for more than 24 hours in a day. As a Productivity Ninja, you will know, no matter how many hours you spend at the office – the work never stops. Keeping that in mind, it’s important to use your time to rest and recharge. But are

Cysts can pop up anywhere on the body, but for many women, they appear in the ovaries or breasts or on the skin. Dr. Caitlin Dunne, an infertility and egg-freezing specialist at the Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine in Vancouver, told Global News the word “cyst” itself can be confusing to some and is often

Did you miss the i4cp 2019 Next Practices Now Conference, or looking for a quick recap of some of the themes discussed throughout the highly rated event? In this video, i4cp’s CEO Kevin Oakes and Chief Research Officer Kevin Martin present a summary of some of the key takeaways from this year’s presentations and hit

“Don’t change your body to get respect from society. Instead let’s change society to respect our bodies.” ~Golda Poretsky Age thirteen—that was when my eating disorder kicked into full gear because our diet culture had its tentacles wrapped around me tightly. All I thought about all day was how I was going to control and

In a heated pan of cumin seeds and kidney beans, Smita Modi mixes turmeric, red chili powder and coriander powder. She’s making rajma, a popular curry that is made in variations depending on where you live in India. This version is from Gujarat, the state where Smita is originally from. Story continues below Smita’s daughter Shetu

“Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” ~Leonard Cohen We human beings are social creatures. For the most part, we like to be with people, and we want people to like to be with us. The trouble

Ariana Grande has been very open with her fans about many of her struggles, including those with mental health issues like post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. Grande is following in the tradition of her childhood hero, comedian Jim Carrey, who has been sharing his own struggles with depression for 15 years now. This past weekend,

If cooking a nutritious meal is the last thing you want to do after a long day, you’re not alone. Olivia Bradford, a 26-year-old public relations manager, often finds herself too busy or too tired to cook — so she turns to takeout. Story continues below Bradford, who lives with her fiancé in Vancouver, says

It’s the rare organization that at some point doesn’t embark on a transformation initiative of some sort. Whether the intended change is about bringing a function into the digital age, fostering a more innovative environment, or becoming an agile enterprise in which everyone meets disruption with a “bring it on” attitude, there’s no shortcut. It

“The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before.” ~Neil Gaiman A few years ago I wrote an article about my personal experience with bulimia. The piece was published by several different media channels, and some time afterward I was interviewed by CNN. It was the first time I had

Many of us take clothes for granted. In the age of fast-fashion chains and weekly new collections, any occasion is a good excuse to buy a new pair of jeans, a flirty top, or some fresh kicks. But once you start looking closer, things in the fashion industry are not as sleek as fashion magazines

Meal kits are advertised as a convenient way to cook from scratch at home. But are they healthy? It depends, say nutrition experts. “I think every company will offer recipes to make at home that are very health-conscious, and very indulgent,” said registered dietitian Cara Rosenbloom. “They really run the gamut.” Story continues below In

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt “Calm yourself down. It’s okay. All is well.” I clung to the sterile white table while the laboratory was spinning around me. “It’s just an anxiety attack.

Meal kits in Canada have been around for years, offering busy adults the opportunity to cook nutritious meals in a relatively short period of time. From large companies like HelloFresh and Chef’s Plate to more locally sourced ones such as truLOCAL, Meatme.ca, and Fresh City Farms, the meal kits market is filled with a variety

Takeaway: Doing a digital declutter helps you step back from your digital life, so you can see what parts of your digital world make your life better, and which parts you waste too much time on and have become addicted to. To conduct one, choose what apps/services/websites to not use for a month, what digital

“Republicans buy shoes, too.” This was Michael Jordan’s famous reported (but never actually confirmed) response when then-Charlotte, N.C., mayor Harvey Gantt sought MJ’s endorsement in a 1990 North Carolina senatorial race against Republican incumbent Jesse Helms. Gantt, a Democrat who served two terms as Charlotte’s mayor, was the first African-American man to ever be

“In case no one told you today: You’re beautiful. You’re loved. You’re needed. You’re alive for a reason. You’re stronger than you think. You’re going to get through this. I’m glad you’re alive. Don’t give up.” ~Unknown I was fourteen years old and it was a holiday of firsts: my first holiday away from my

It’s becoming increasingly popular for businesses to adapt a subscription model, offering customers access to convenient services — like TV streaming — for a small recurring fee. And most Canadians are buying. According to Payments Canada, roughly 90 per cent of Canadians used EFT to pay for at least one routine expense per month in 2017.

A few years ago, Gagan Gill purchased a Groupon service for laser hair removal. The Toronto woman said everything seemed to check out: the clinic in particular didn’t have bad reviews and the esthetician appeared knowledgeable. Prior to this, the 26-year-old tried the laser hair removal in high school. She was referred to a woman

You may have missed it, but in November 2018, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released its Human Capital Reporting Standard. The standard calls for 23 metrics divided into nine categories: Ethics Costs (total workforce costs) Workforce diversity Leadership (“leadership trust,” to be determined by employee surveys) Organizational safety, health, and well-being Productivity (EBIT/revenue/turnover/profit per

Julia, whose name has been changed for privacy reasons, was away at university when her brother and her father had a falling out. Story continues below “My parents divorced when I was six, and Jim (whose name has also been changed) was four,” Julia said. “Jim and my dad always had a tricky relationship and

“The most confused we ever get is when we try to convince our heads of something that we know in our hearts is a lie.” ~Karen Moning It’s painful and stressful to feel like you’re living a lie. Like you’re hiding how you really feel, saying what you think other people want to hear, and